Nomura Begins Executing Share Buyback, Repurchasing 7.9 Million Shares

Nomura Holdings ( (JP:8604) ) just unveiled an update.

Nomura Holdings has reported initial progress under its latest share buyback program, signaling continued efforts to return capital to shareholders and manage its equity base. The program, authorized by the board in late January, allows repurchases of up to 100 million common shares, equivalent to 3.2% of its issued stock, for a total consideration of up to 60 billion yen.

Between February 17 and February 28, Nomura repurchased 7,913,300 common shares on the stock exchange via a trust bank, at an aggregate cost of about 11.3 billion yen. This early execution, representing a fraction of the total capacity and running through late September, underlines the firm’s flexibility in capital allocation and may support earnings per share and share price stability, which is closely watched by investors in Japan’s financial sector.

The ongoing buyback structure, including purchases executed through a trust bank and spaced around earnings announcements, gives Nomura room to calibrate the pace of repurchases to market conditions. For shareholders and market participants, the disclosed progress provides transparency on how aggressively the firm is deploying its authorized buyback firepower within the current fiscal period.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8604) stock is a Buy with a Yen1620.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nomura Holdings stock, see the JP:8604 Stock Forecast page.

More about Nomura Holdings

Nomura Holdings is a global financial services group headquartered in Tokyo, operating an integrated network that connects markets in the East and West. The firm serves individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through four main divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale, and Banking, with a long-standing focus on disciplined entrepreneurship and capital markets expertise.

Founded in 1925, Nomura provides creative financial solutions and advisory services across global markets and investment banking. Its diversified business mix and cross-border reach position the group as a key intermediary between Japanese and international capital, supporting clients’ funding, investment, and risk management needs in major financial centers worldwide.

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